The Gardener's Guide to Cactus

English

ISBN: 1604693800

EAN: 9781604693805

Category: Gardening / General/Nature / Plants / Cacti & Succulents/

Publisher: Timber Press

Release Date: 01/11/2013

Synopsis:

At last: a book that shows readers just how easy, hardy, and rewarding cactus can be for everyone — not just specialists. Succulent plant expert Scott Calhoun picks 100 of the best cactus available and shows how they can make striking additions to your garden or serve as dazzling container specimens.

Whether you want striking form, gorgeous flowers, or a low-maintenance plant for a spot that needs little or no supplementary water, you'll find it in this friendly, informative, eye-catching guide.

• Detailed descriptions of the 100 best cactus for gardens
• Stunning photos
• Expert advice on planting and care
• How to show cactus
• Tips for growing cactus in containers
• Best tools and planting media
• How to identify and avoid pests
• Helpful lists of spineless, culinary, and scented cactus

The Gardener's Guide to Cactus

Illustrated: No

Format: eBook - EPUB

Pages: 248